Safety Recommendation

Abstract

During the 1980s, the National Transportation Safety Board investigated several accidents that involved operator fatigue. Following completion of these accident investigations, the Safety Board in 1989 issued three recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): Expedite a coordinated research program on the effects of fatigue, sleepiness, sleep disorders, and circadian factors on transportation system safety, (I-89-1). Develop and disseminate educational material for transportation industry personnel and management regarding shift work; work and rest schedules; and proper regimens of health, diet, and rest, (I-89-2). Review and upgrade regulations governing hours of service for all transportation modes to assure that they are consistent and that they incorporate the results of the latest research on fatigue and sleep issues (I-89-3).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA372587

Entities

Organizations

  • National Transportation Safety Board

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Investigations
  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Coast Guard
  • Education
  • Flight Crews
  • Management Personnel
  • Management Training
  • Materials
  • Personnel Management
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Training
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transportation
  • United States

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.